What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director - Digital Supply Chain position at Daikin Applied?
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Daikin Applied is seeking a Director - Digital Supply Chain! This key role will will lead the digital sourcing transformation within the Digital (IT) organization, driving innovation, agility, and efficiency across procurement and supplier collaboration. This role is central to enabling Daikin’s product-centric transformation by digitizing sourcing processes, integrating advanced technologies, and aligning with enterprise-wide digital initiatives. This leader will manage a team of Product Managers for Procurement/Sourcing, responsible for delivering scalable, data-driven solutions that enhance sourcing performance and supplier engagement. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!
Location: Remote, Plymouth, MN
What you will do:
- Define and execute the digital sourcing strategy aligned with Daikin’s transformation goals and product-centric operating model
- Lead and mentor product managers in developing and delivering sourcing solutions that meet business needs and drive measurable outcomes
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, Digital) to ensure sourcing products are integrated and aligned with enterprise platforms
- Oversee the deployment and optimization of sourcing technologies including:
- Coupa for Indirect Procurement, LeanDNA for supplier forecast sharing
- ERP systems (Oracle, SAP B1, SAP S4/HANA) for Direct Procurement
- Analytics platforms for actionable insights and decision support
- Coupa for Indirect Procurement, LeanDNA for supplier forecast sharing
- Drive automation, digitization, and integration across sourcing workflows and supplier interfaces
- Enhance supplier collaboration through digital platforms and data transparency
- Implement tools and processes that support supplier innovation, performance tracking, and risk mitigation
- Build and scale analytics capabilities to support strategic sourcing decisions
- Leverage predictive analytics, market intelligence, and real-time data to optimize cost, quality, and supply continuity
- Champion a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and user-centric design
- Drive change management initiatives to ensure successful adoption of digital sourcing solutions across the enterprise
What’s in it for you:
- The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
- The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Engineering, Business, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred
- 10 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain, with at least 5 years in a leadership role focused on digital transformation
- Proven experience managing product teams and delivering digital solutions in a global manufacturing or industrial environment
- Strong knowledge of sourcing technologies, ERP systems, and analytics platforms
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Experience working within a Digital (IT) organization and driving cross-functional digital initiatives
- Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position
Benefits:
- Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
- Multiple medical insurance plan options dental and vision insurance
- 401K retirement plan with employer contributions matching 100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2% of employee contributions
- Company provided life insurance optional employee paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage and voluntary accident coverage
- Short term and long term disability
- 3 weeks of paid time off for new employees 11 company paid holidays
- Vacation accrues on a monthly basis, unless applicable federal, state and local law requires a faster accrual
- Paid sick time in accordance of the federal, state and local law
- Paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service
The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $113,800 - 188,300 20% bonus in Minnesota. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
